Zirv FitnessExercise Library
Calves Exercises
Muscles located at the back of the lower leg, responsible for plantar flexion of the foot. Every exercise below includes step-by-step instructions and the equipment you need.
108 exercises
Strength
A-SkipQuadriceps, Gluteus Maximus
B-SkipQuadriceps, Gluteus Maximus
BackpedalQuadriceps, Calves
Barbell Calf RaiseBarbell, Weight Plates · Calves
Box Jump (Reactive)Bodyweight · Quadriceps, Gluteus Maximus
Box Jump (Single Leg)Bodyweight · Quadriceps, Gluteus Maximus
Box Jump (Weighted)Quadriceps, Gluteus Maximus
Box JumpsBodyweight · Quadriceps, Calves
Broad JumpBodyweight · Quadriceps, Gluteus Maximus
Bunny HopBodyweight · Quadriceps, Gluteus Maximus
Burpee (Box Jump)Bodyweight · Quadriceps, Gluteus Maximus
Burpee (Muscle-up)Bodyweight · Latissimus Dorsi, Biceps
Burpee (Pull-up)Pull-Up Bar · Latissimus Dorsi, Biceps
C-SkipBodyweight · Quadriceps, Gluteus Maximus
Calf RaiseCalves
Calf Raise (Donkey)Calves
Calf Raise (Single Leg)Calves
Depth DropQuadriceps, Gluteus Maximus
Depth JumpQuadriceps, Gluteus Maximus
Drop JumpQuadriceps, Gluteus Maximus
Dumbbell Calf RaiseDumbbells · Calves
Dumbbell Seated Calf RaiseDumbbells · Calves
Dumbbell Standing Calf RaiseDumbbells · Calves
Eccentric-Accentuated Standing Calf RaiseCalf Raise Machine · Calves, Gastrocnemius
Frog JumpBodyweight · Quadriceps, Gluteus Maximus
High KneesBodyweight · Quadriceps, Hip Flexors
Hurdle HopQuadriceps, Gluteus Maximus
Jump RopeCalves, Core
Jump SquatQuadriceps, Gluteus Maximus
Lateral BoundQuadriceps, Gluteus Maximus
Leg Press Calf RaiseLeg Press Machine · Calves
Leg Press Calf Raise MachineLeg Press Machine · Calves
Lunge JumpQuadriceps, Gluteus Maximus
Pike JumpBodyweight · Quadriceps, Gluteus Maximus
Power SkipBodyweight · Quadriceps, Gluteus Maximus
Scissors JumpBodyweight · Quadriceps, Gluteus Maximus
Seated Calf RaiseSeated Calf Raise Machine · Calves
Seated Calf Raise MachineCalf Raise Machine · Calves
ShuffleBodyweight · Quadriceps, Calves
Single Leg BoundBodyweight · Quadriceps, Gluteus Maximus
Skater JumpBodyweight · Quadriceps, Gluteus Maximus
Slant Board Calf RaiseBodyweight · Calves
Smith Machine Calf RaiseSmith Machine · Calves
Speed BoundQuadriceps, Gluteus Maximus
Split JumpQuadriceps, Gluteus Maximus
Squat (Jump)Quadriceps, Gluteus Maximus
Standing Calf Raise MachineCalf Raise Machine · Calves
Standing Long JumpQuadriceps, Gluteus Maximus
Star JumpQuadriceps, Gluteus Maximus
Tempo Standing Calf RaiseCalf Raise Machine · Calves, Gastrocnemius
Triple JumpBodyweight · Quadriceps, Gluteus Maximus
Tuck JumpBodyweight · Quadriceps, Gluteus Maximus
Vertical JumpBodyweight · Quadriceps, Gluteus Maximus
Cardio
5-10-5 DrillQuadriceps, Calves
Agility LadderQuadriceps, Calves
Air BikeStationary Bike · Quadriceps, Calves
Assault BikeStationary Bike · Quadriceps, Calves
Battle Rope Jumping JacksBattle Ropes · Shoulders, Core
Box DrillBodyweight · Quadriceps, Calves
Brisk WalkingBodyweight · Quadriceps, Gluteus Maximus
CariocaBodyweight · Quadriceps, Calves
Echo BikeStationary Bike · Quadriceps, Calves
EllipticalElliptical Machine · Quadriceps, Calves
Fan BikeStationary Bike · Quadriceps, Calves
Hill SprintsQuadriceps, Biceps Femoris
Incline Treadmill WalkingTreadmill · Gluteus Maximus, Quadriceps
JoggingQuadriceps, Biceps Femoris
Jump Rope (Cardio)Jump Rope · Calves, Quadriceps
Jump Rope (Crossover)Jump Rope · Calves, Quadriceps
Jump Rope (Double Under)Jump Rope · Calves, Quadriceps
Jump Rope (High Knee)Jump Rope · Calves, Quadriceps
Jump Rope (Running)Jump Rope · Calves, Quadriceps
Jump Rope (Single Under)Jump Rope · Calves, Quadriceps
Jump Rope (Triple Under)Jump Rope · Calves, Quadriceps
Jumping JackBodyweight · Quadriceps, Gluteus Maximus
Jumping Jack (180°)Bodyweight · Quadriceps, Gluteus Maximus
L-DrillQuadriceps, Calves
Ladder DrillsQuadriceps, Calves
Pro Agility DrillQuadriceps, Calves
RunningQuadriceps, Biceps Femoris
Running (Fartlek)Quadriceps, Biceps Femoris
Running (Hill)Quadriceps, Biceps Femoris
Running (Interval)Quadriceps, Biceps Femoris
Running (Outdoor)Quadriceps, Biceps Femoris
Running (Tempo)Quadriceps, Biceps Femoris
Running (Trail)Quadriceps, Biceps Femoris
Running (Treadmill)Treadmill · Quadriceps, Biceps Femoris
Shuttle RunQuadriceps, Biceps Femoris
Spin BikeStationary Bike · Quadriceps, Calves
SprintingQuadriceps, Biceps Femoris
Sprinting (100m)Quadriceps, Biceps Femoris
Sprinting (200m)Quadriceps, Biceps Femoris
Sprinting (400m)Quadriceps, Biceps Femoris
Stair ClimberStair Climber · Quadriceps, Gluteus Maximus
Stair ClimbingStair Climber · Quadriceps, Gluteus Maximus
Stair MasterStair Climber · Quadriceps, Gluteus Maximus
Stair RunningStair Climber · Quadriceps, Biceps Femoris
Step AerobicsQuadriceps, Gluteus Maximus
T-DrillQuadriceps, Calves
Trail RunningQuadriceps, Biceps Femoris
TreadmillTreadmill · Quadriceps, Calves
WalkingQuadriceps, Gluteus Maximus
Flexibility
Ankle CirclesCalves, Tibialis Anterior
Calf StretchCalves
Calf Stretch (Wall)Calves
Downward DogBiceps Femoris, Calves